# Keeper alarm vs V2Box

The clearest difference is ads: Keeper alarm at none against V2Box's shown. Keeper alarm also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). V2Box's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (99K vs 2). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Keeper alarm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V2Box has 99K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Keeper alarm ships an update every 19 months, V2Box every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Keeper alarm | V2Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keeper-alarm/id1156097762/reviews)** | [4.7 (99K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v2box-v2ray-client/id6446814690/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **99K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#80** |
| Size | 24 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [moztec](https://appshunter.io/developer/932993004) | [techlaim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519025202) |

## What reviewers say

### Keeper alarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keeper-alarm/id1156097762)

Easily control compatible home alarm systems remotely. This application automates SMS commands for turning your system on or off, eliminating the need to manually compose messages.

**Highlights:** Remote system control, Automated SMS commands, Easy on/off functionality, GSM switch compatibility, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### V2Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v2box-v2ray-client/id6446814690)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

This app acts as a VPN internet network proxy, supporting a wide range of proxy protocols including Shadowsocks, V2ray, and Trojan. It offers advanced features like Reality support, multiple encryption options, and enhanced privacy protection without requiring login or registration.

**Highlights:** Multiple proxy protocol support, Custom server configuration, Advanced protocol features (Reality, vless, utls), Various encryption options, Stealthy and stable operation, Privacy protection and IP masking, Public Wi-Fi security

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure connection
- 👍 Convenient features
- 🚀 Reliable performance
- 👍 Great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 High battery usage
- 📺 Annoying ads
- 🔍 Complicated settings
- 🔌 Connection issues

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot delete configurations
- Subscription links not updating
- Frequent disconnections
- App crashes after update
- Routing issues

**Requested features**

- Add batch delete server feature
- Improve split tunneling options
- Provide paid plan to remove ads
- Add speed test feature
- Allow selecting and updating Xray core


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Keeper alarm free?

Keeper alarm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is V2Box free?

V2Box is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Keeper alarm or V2Box?

Keeper alarm is rated higher. Keeper alarm averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while V2Box averages 4.7 from 99K ratings.

### Do Keeper alarm or V2Box have ads?

V2Box shows ads; Keeper alarm does not.

### Which is updated more often, Keeper alarm or V2Box?

Keeper alarm ships an update every 19 months, and V2Box every 4 days. Most recently, Keeper alarm was updated on October 24, 2026 and V2Box on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*